Introducing New Partnerships Manager - Karine Roettgers
Explore Seattle Southside is pleased to announce the addition of Karine Roettgers as Partnership Development Manager. Karine brings over two decades of experience in event and program management, partnership development, and community outreach, which have fueled her passion for creating impactful experiences and meaningful connections that drive positive change.
Karine's career spans both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Most recently, she served as Corporate Engagement & Events Specialist at King County Library Foundation, where she successfully cultivated corporate partnerships and led signature fundraising and donor events, driving significant support for community initiatives. Her background also includes pivotal roles with organizations like UnCruise Adventures, Blind Service Association, JDRF Northwest, and Big Brothers Big Sisters, where she honed her skills in relationship building, strategic planning, and guest experience curation. From managing specialty cruises to organizing research conferences and community events, Karine is known for her creative, inclusive approach and dedication to delivering exceptional experiences and connections.
Beyond her professional contributions, Karine volunteers with the Des Moines Library and the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, further reflecting her commitment to community impact. She also enjoys exploring all the unique places our area has to offer with her family or cuddling up at home with her cats and a good book.
Karine is excited to lead Explore Seattle Southside’s partnership initiatives and make connections in the community. To request more information on how Explore Seattle Southside can support your business or organization’s visibility for free, email karine@seattlesouthside.com or visit www.seattlesouthside.com/partners.
About Explore Seattle Southside
Explore Seattle Southside (Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority) has a bold vision to reimagine the way people travel. Established nearly 25 years ago in 1999, Explore Seattle Southside is the destination marketing organization for the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila, and Des Moines. Also known as the curiously wonderful destination for exploring the Pacific Northwest, Explore Seattle Southside showcases the region with pride and imagination as an ideal travel destination for leisure and business travelers to explore Western Washington, and as an idyllic place for meeting and event planners to hold their events. Explore Seattle Southside is funded by a Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) assessment and was recognized in 2023—thanks to a commitment to empowering employees and an ambitious vision for the future—as one of Washington State’s Top 100 Best Workplaces.